On the second day of the Marin Fire contract to base a helicopter fire attack asset at Gnoss Field, Marin County Fire dispatched it to the Alamere Fire, a vegetationContinue reading “DAY 2 OF MARIN FIRE HELICOPTER: DISPATCHED TO ALAMERE FIRE NEAR BOLINAS”
Category Archives: Info for Pilots
Young Eagles Day!
On beautiful (if somewhat hot!) October morning, EAA Chapter 1232 hosted its 27th Young Eagles event at Gnoss Field since 2003. The Young Eagles program has given over 2.3 millionContinue reading “Young Eagles Day!”
Flying Friendly for our Neighbors
Last March, one of my fellow Rotarians, Jackie Bonner, reached out regarding the issue of low-flying airplanes over her home south of the airport. It was not only the closeContinue reading “Flying Friendly for our Neighbors”
Planes for Puppies
I learned to fly out of Gnoss Field airport, Novato, and have been involved in the local aviation community for over twenty-five years. In September 2020, I got an emailContinue reading “Planes for Puppies”
Update on LP Approach to Gnoss Field
The FAA division that handles amendments to instrument procedures has accepted a request to provide LP approach minimum criteria to the RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 approach to Gnoss Field. TheContinue reading “Update on LP Approach to Gnoss Field”
Napa County Airport and the FAA invite your input on proposed taxiway changes at Napa KAPC
Napa County Airport staff is preparing for the upcoming Taxiway “H” rehabilitation project. As a part of the project’s safety and outreach components, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Local Runway SafetyContinue reading “Napa County Airport and the FAA invite your input on proposed taxiway changes at Napa KAPC”